Nick Grimshaw said: "So excited to announce that we are going to be partying in Glasgow this summer!

"There is a rule that the further north you go, the more fun the gig will be so I'm psyched to be in Scotland this year. Big Weekend always has the best line up and kicking things off are Rita and Paolo. I can't wait!"

Jason Carter, Head of Live Music and Events, Popular Music added: "Radio 1's Big Weekend is the biggest event in the station's calendar and we are delighted that Glasgow will host the event for the very first time in 2014.

"It's shaping up to be a stunning artist line-up, and the City will no doubt be buzzing across the weekend."

Big Weekend, now in its 11th year, is visiting Glasgow to celebrate the city's hosting of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

More acts will be revealed in the coming weeks, while details around ticketing will be announced in March.

Last year's Big Weekend took place in Derry and included performances from Calvin Harris, Biffy Clyro and Bruno Mars.